Sophocles was an ancient greek playwright who wrote tragedies. his most famous play, oedipus rex, was about the downfall of a king. which set of lines best captures the main theme? options: “he was the most powerful of men. all citizens who witnessed this man’s wealth were envious. now what a surging tide of terrible disaster sweeps around him. so while we wait to see that final day, we cannot call a mortal being happy before he’s passed beyond life free from pain.” “then i will start afresh, and once again shed light on darkness. it is most fitting that apollo demonstrates his care for the dead man, and worthy of you, too. and so, as is right, you will see how i work with you, seeking vengeance for this land, as well as for the god.” “let us get up, children. for this man has willingly declared just what we came for. and may phoebus, who sent this oracle, come as our savior and end our sickness.”